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YP54 RNJ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

82,714 mi
Last recorded82,714 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 RNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 82,714 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 78,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 78,510 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 74,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 74,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 70,601 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 70,586 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,423 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 69,423 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front suspension corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 68,959 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all wheels (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs corroded

both headlamp beams poor pattern

front suspension corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 68,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both front headlamps fogged

Pass 24 May 2018 68,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both front headlamps fogged

Fail 23 May 2018 68,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both front headlamps fogged

Pass 25 May 2017 67,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 May 2017 67,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 67,148 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 May 2016 67,148 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2015 66,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2015 66,151 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,454 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 61,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2012 61,086 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,767 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,303 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 58,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,139 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,626 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,676 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 36,676 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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YP54 RNJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP54 RNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YP54 RNJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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